Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Canadian Citizenship Test
What is the Canadian Citizenship Test?
The Canadian Citizenship Test is a test conducted by IRCC required for any Canadian citizenship applicant aged 18 - 54. The test will ask questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens, Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.
The test has 20 questions that are either multiple choice or true or false format. It is available in English or French and is 45 minutes long. You need to get at least 15 out of 20 questions right to pass the test. Learn more on the official IRCC website.
Where can I download full PDF version of Discover Canada?
The official "Discover Canada" study guide is available in multiple formats from the Government of Canada:
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Where do I find official information about the test?
You can find official information about the Canadian Citizenship Test on the IRCC website.
What questions are on the test?
The test will ask questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens, Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.
How many questions are there?
There are 20 questions in the Canadian Citizenship Test.
What is the passing score?
The passing score for the Canadian Citizenship Test is at least 15 out of 20 questions.
How long is the test?
The test has a time limitation of 45 minutes.
How to prepare for the test?
The official study guide for the Canadian Citizenship Test is the book of "Discover Canada." You can download it from the IRCC website here. BeCitizen also offers practice tests, a test simulator, and study notes by chapters to help you prepare for the test more effectively.
Who needs to take the test?
Citizenship applicants aged 18 to 54 years old need to take the test.